Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Louisbourg travel guide

Louisbourg Tourism | Louisbourg Guide

You're Going to Love Louisbourg

Louisbourg is a must-see destination in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Louisbourg to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Louisbourg

Louisbourg in April
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Louisbourg in April
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Louisbourg in August, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Louisbourg, with an average rainfall of 4.3″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Louisbourg

Plane

Although Louisbourg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney (YQY), which is located 17 miles from Louisbourg. The shortest flight to Louisbourg from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 5h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Louisbourg is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 196 miles from Louisbourg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Plane

Although Louisbourg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney (YQY), which is located 17 miles from Louisbourg. The shortest flight to Louisbourg from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 5h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Louisbourg is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 196 miles from Louisbourg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Airports near Louisbourg

YQYSydney

Airlines serving Louisbourg

Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Pascan
Excellent (3 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Louisbourg

Most booked hotels in Louisbourg

See all
Cranberry Cove Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 297 reviews)
$121+
View
North Star Beach Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 348 reviews)
$245+
View
Louisbourg Harbour Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 167 reviews)
$145+
View
Louisbourg Heritage House
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 322 reviews)
$215+
View
Fortress Inn Louisburg
2 stars
Good (6.9, 551 reviews)
$67+
View

Renting a car in Louisbourg

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Louisbourg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Louisbourg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

Louisbourg Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Louisbourg city guide for the best Louisbourg travel tips. To help you organize your Louisbourg trip ideas, this Louisbourg visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.